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It's all still quite new, and the drive to compete and gain market share keeps them separate, as it does in all industries. There will be consolidation in time.
by ribs 9y ago
It's all still quite new, and the drive to compete and gain market share keeps them separate, as it does in all industries. There will be consolidation in time. For now, it's a mixed blessing, but mostly a blessing.
- JustSomeNobody 9y agoWhat's new? Messaging?
- FullMtlAlcoholc 9y ago> For now, it's a mixed blessing, but mostly a blessing. In what way? You can accomplish all these things for free with your existing phone, Google Assistant, IFTTT, and very little effort. If you do it this way, your virtual assistant won't be as dumb as rocks either. Sorry, but Alexa is still riding on the short bus.
- jstandard 9y agoAlexa is positioned differently. There are typically configurable DIY solutions to most broad appeal consumer products. Many just want something that works out of the box, with minimal configuration or learning required.
- mikeash 9y agoPractical video calling has been around for a decade, and instant messaging for two or three decades. How long is it supposed to take?